In Need Of A Christian Point Of View. My Parents Did Not Take To News Well, Husband Moving To Idaho To Set Up New Place

by **Gale** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 4:13 am

Hubby is moving to Idaho for a very good paying job. My parents are SO upset. At the moment reside in TX. If all performs out little ones and I will follow in June. We have moved from rental to rental a lot. Hopefully we will be able to acquire in Idaho by the time youngsters and I move there. How do I respectfully inform them that they need to let us try this out. We have been told by quite a few individuals that it could be the best move of our lives, will not know if you don't attempt, can often move back, cannot always please parents, and so on

by **Sadwm** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 5:55 am

The "Christian" point of view is that you remain with your husband. If he should move, you move with him. Are your parents willing to assistance you two the rest of your lives if you remain in Texas? No? Then quit pretending to be the ones who give orders. God does that and HE is to be followed. Extremely considerably your brief life history sounds as if God is leading you to Idaho where but it'll be a fun challenge. Go(what ever they consider about it.) danielpauldavis 12 months ago

by **Heardwine** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:34 am

by **jarel** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:15 am

My bro left 18 mths ago to work/live in Canada frm the uk.Caused a bit of an upset at the time but he did what he thought was best fof him in the circumstances.It may not be right but he had to go and find out.You must do the same.You cant always please all involved but at least give it a go. marvillus 12 months ago

by **Marlon** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:44 am

Do they have a computer? You both could get skype and actually talk to each other back and forth. That would help a lot quelling their anxiety. Remind them that you are a stronger person now, and can't be manipulated. Also, this husband isn't like the other one, so ask them to trust you because you really want to do this. MaryAnn 12 months ago

by **Codey** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:28 am

Yes a good idea. Sorry I am on a different time zone! Chowfan.Jexebellion 12 months ago

by **Caddarik** » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:09 am

One thing you should know about Idaho. in the north end, there is a theme park/water park called Silverwood. it's a lot smaller than your Texas theme parks, but it is still a theme park. TheLightWorks 12 months ago

by **Devereau** » Wed Feb 05, 2014 4:48 pm

As a grandmother now, I know it is hard to let kids go when they become adults. But that has to be done. A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. And for the wife, we are to be one with our husband. Good paying jobs are hard to get now and if he has found one, that's wonderful. I wish you could be there before June -- it will be hard on both of you to be apart and being a single parent is no fun at all!How do you respectfully tell your parents? "Mom, Dad, my place is with my husband. You know that. We won't see you as often, and that hurts, but this is where the Lord is leading him, and therefore us. Please give us your support and prayers. You know it hasn't been easy for us, and this could make a big difference." tuppence 12 months ago

by **Ear** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:02 pm

Ask God to help you tell them in a way that they will understand, and assure them that you and the grand kids will remain close always. MaryAnn 12 months ago

by **Hinrik** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:39 am

It sounds like a good plan, and the fact that he is going first to determine whether he likes the job before he moves the family is an indication that he has a good head on his shoulders.It could be a wonderful opportunity and if the pay will allow you to buy a home, why would you not try it out. You tell your parents just that, that the opportunity is too good to pass up. You can always move back if it doesn't work out. You can visit back and forth, and you can send the kids for a week or two in summer vacation(if they're old enough). They will survive their disappointment. Everyone has to adjust and will. I moved to New York when I was 28 years old; my mother acted as if it were a tragedy, fearing that I would get swallowed up in this big city. She didn't know that she had done her job very well. I was very independent and savvy, moved in with a job, had a few dollars in my pocket, knew a couple of people and decades later, I'm still here. They visited back and forth a couple of times. I visited them twice a year, and everything went on as usual.They will get over their initial fear when they see you thrive and do better financially. Good luck. MaryAnn 12 months ago

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